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So you’ve just updated your Facebook status to “engaged.” Awesome. And now it’s time to show off that sparkly bauble on your finger, right? But, wait! Is your betrothed hand Instagram-selfie ready? Does your manicure carry enough punch to really rock that rock and leave all of your followers gasping in wonder (and envy)?

Fancy nails can sure be an eyeball magnet, drawing everyone’s attention to a woman’s fingers and whatever bling she’s got on them. Nail art has literally gone through the roof in the last few years with all kinds of designs, colors, and shapes. Pinterest is positively abuzz with all the possible combinations and variations of fancy nails. Here are a few examples of how these avant-garde manicures work best with your engagement bling.

A little goes a long way

What better hue to complement and enhance a diamond ring than glittery white? The metallic stripes on this quite classic manicure give the nails an extra oomph and jazz up the whole look. This nail design is especially stunning when you’re sporting a sparkling diamond-encrusted band-- can you say wowzers? Then all you need to worry about is choosing the perfect filter! #mrsfabulous!

Just a bit of accent will do the trick

For something easy and simple but still attention-grabbing, try a two-tone manicure, with the ring finger nail in accent paint. This combo rocks with colored gems with halo settings. Pick a nail color that complements the hue of your rock, but then set the ring a-gleam with glitter accent on the ring finger.

For something a bit more edgy, dress up that nail with a caviar manicure – it’s super-hot today!

A French mani with a fancy twist

If you’re a bonafide French manicure aficionado, give it an eye-catching twist with silver tipping — it goes so well with a diamond and a white gold band. A girly pinky hue on the nail is so right for a wedding, and the splash of silver showcases the ring to a T!

Give it dimension

For a slightly bigger splash, go for a 3D manicure! Adorn your nails with a few glittery rhinestones, studs or pikes to complement a double halo sparkler.

If you want to push the envelope a bit further, combine the 3-D design with stiletto nails and tip art. But to make it all work together, match the gem color with the hue of the nail art, and don’t go crazy on the rhinestone studs!

Go big or go home!

If you’re brash, bold chick and your ring is the size of Ohio, go all out like Nicki Minaj. Her nails are uber fancy! Still, because her ring is humongous, they don’t overshadow it too much. Nicki has thrown everything at her nails, including the kitchen sink: stiletto shape, 3D, different color for each nail, and tip design. They don’t call her diva for nothing!

You have so many options to beautify your nails! From funky designs and glittery embellishments to unusual shapes that under certain circumstances, could render your fingers lethal weapons! But when it comes to choosing a fancy manicure to set off your engagement ring, keep in mind the scale, glare and impact of the design. Your nails should highlight your love sparkler, not compete with it. Too much razzmatazz on your fingers and your gorgeous ready-to-be-shown-off engagement ring runs the risk of becoming a “Where’s Waldo?” story!